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I read somewhere......maybe on this forum, that you can put rabbit pellets in the freezer to preserve them. Is this correct. How can I store hay? Is plastic totes OK for this? Does anyone use Oxbow timothy hay? Is this a good hay? One more question. I switched Blackie to Buckeye pellets. The...

I live in Alliance, Ohio. I am looking for a vet for Blackie in the Canton/Alliance area. Thanks, Mary

I have read about adding vanilla to a rabbit's drinking water. What does this do or why would you add it? Is this the same vanilla extract I use in cookies? If this is beneficial to Blackie, how much would I add to say a cup of water? Thanks, Mary

My computer crashed and I lost all my rabbitinfo. I am looking for a list of items I should have inBlackie's first aid kit. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Mary

Blackie is now about 8 months old. He has beenusing a litter box faithfully for urinating for a few months now. Buthe poops everywhere. Sometimes even in the litter box. My questionsare: do rabbits ever get to where they use the litter box for both? Ifso how long before Blackie gets the hang of...

I have noticed several soft smelly stools in thelitter box. And today Blackie had a poopy butt. I think I gave him toomany treats (high carb treats). I have stopped the treats but waswondering how long before his stool is back to normal? I think theabove poop is cecotropes he is not eating. He...

Blackie doesn't seem to chew. I have tried wood.chew toys from the pet store and fresh apple branchs. I am worriedabout his teeth growing to long. Can chewing hay and pelletsbe enough to keep his teeth worn down? Thank you Mary

How long do the pellets stay fresh? I but mine ina glass jar after opening. I only buy 5# at a time. Should I buy freshmonthly and discard what is leftover at the end of the month? Thanks, Mary

What should I use to clean Blackie's cage? I wouldthink bleach water but is that safe for him? How often should I do acomplete cleaning? I tidy his cage about every other day..... removeold hay and any " round presents" he has dropped in the wrong places. Thanks, Mary

Next question is: Is there so way I can discourage Blackie from chewing his harness andleash? He is so fast and slick about it. We are on our second set. Ilike to take him to my brother's and we sit outside with him on theleash and he doesn't seem to mind the leash. He doesn't fight it...

I have been reading different articles about rabbits and have a question or two? When is a rabbit considered an adult rabbit? When does rabbit adolescence start and end? I know this probably sounds dumb........ but I had to ask.:? Thanks, Mary

I know that Blackie can have pineapple to eat. Ihave read somewhere that the core was safe for him to chew on. Is thistrue? Also are the leaves ( the green top part) safe for rabbits? Thanks, Mary

As I was unable to sleep last night this is what I came up with : One Free Bunny! 1 cage $40 2nd cage to make a condo $18 food and hay $10 water bottle and food dish $15 toys and chew sticks $25 grass mats for little feet $22 pet carrier ,collar, and leash so Blackiecan getout of the...

First I want to thank everyone who has been answering my questions. That done here are more: Potty training..... Blackie did very well yesterday. Today he seems tohave forgotten the litter box. 3 pee accidents later. I am at a loss atwhat I am doing right or doing wrong? I cleaned the pee...

I have some questions about rabbit pellets. Whatshould I look for to get the best quality feed for Blackie? I bought abag when I first got him and now that I have been reading about pelletsI know they are not all created equally. Is there a brand name I shouldlook for? What type do you feed...

This may sound like a stupid question, but how canhigh can a bunny jump from the ground? I am trying to make an indoorplay area for Blackie as I have dogs and don't want take the chance ofan unpleasant encounter between them. Thanks, Mary

If I could only buy one book on information about rabbits........which one should I pick? I am sure as time goes by I will be adding to my rabbit library. And I am looking for the best ones for information . Thank you, Mary